How to address a student that is monopolizing a discussion even if other students are not participating?

I learned to consider the prior experiences that student’s bring to the classroom. I also was reminded to maintain professionalism when there is pushback to the rules. I can listen and support the students while maintaining control of the learning environment. 

In a large class, how can we be intentional about connecting with each student and knowing the details of their story/life? What could this look like in practice?

I'm seeing the importance of not only focusing on recruitment and enrollment. We most do a good job of aiding in the persistance of our learners and increasing retention.

Is there any consistent follow up post completion of the program expected, acted upon or supported? If there is, is it enough? Should there be more? Should instructors even be in that space for them post completion? 

The discussion is relevant in terms of finding useful ways to make learning for the adult more meaningful 

My question to all that what other methods to retain the students?

Student retention is important!

Listening to your students, encouraging them, and supporting them is very important.

What suggestion do you  have to make the older students understand that the new  working world he/ she is going to enter ,can be some what different and that they have to change their way of thinking to succeed  in the new career .

In doing this course I personally gained some knowledge in the areas of motivating students. 

Life and survival can sometimes make focus difficult.  

What I have learned from this course is to continue to boost the adult student's motivation, also their evalution are important, this is a good tool for one on one for the student to evaluate their goals, and to improve on what they are trying to achieve for themselves with the course completion.

Advisings are an important part of teaching and can't be ignored. It's important that the student is aware of any short-comings and also how we can help them to become more successful. Many students I find, aren't quite aware of how to catch up if they fall behind and a good plan and conversation can put them right back on the path to success. 

I think it's important to remember that while the students are indeed a customer of the company we work for, that the customer is not always right and that as instructors and teachers, it is still our job to make sure that we are doing our best to create the best end product possible. A successful graduate.

In working with adult learners, I have found that they have a whole different set of daily problems that are not unlike our own. They may be a single parent, or trying to pay bills working 2 jobs, while just trying to make ends meet until they reach the goal of a better life for their family. As the instructors, I think its important to see them as individuals and not assume that everyone is dealing with the same stressors. We need to be involved and pay attention to individuality to help our students be successful. 

The use of mnemonics to retain information. 

Tell a story to support visualizing complex concepts. 

Share stories and be fair. 

In a word Maslow

Full of great ideas to keep students engaged and participating in class and the concepts.